2.0 TDI (EA288)
2016–2024 · diesel · 1968cc · 150hp
Engine codes: DFGA, DCYA, DTRB
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Audi Q2 2.0 TDI (EA288). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDI (EA288 — shared across the A3/Golf/Tiguan, with quattro available) is the high-mileage Q2 choice: strong, economical and well-matched to the compact crossover. It's the post-dieselgate EA288 with the standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, AdBlue/SCR sensor/pump faults, injector wear and occasional coolant-pump attention. A motorway-driven, serviced car is a dependable long-hauler — the sensible engine for the miles. Buy on oil, DPF and AdBlue history.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DFGA) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Škoda Kodiaq— 2.0 TDI (EA288)150hp
- Cupra Formentor— 2.0 TDI (EA288 EVO)150hp
- Škoda Octavia IV— 2.0 TDI (EA288 EVO)150hp
- Seat Ateca— 2.0 TDI (EA288)150hp
- Volkswagen Golf VIII— 2.0 TDI (EA288 EVO)150hp
- Škoda Karoq— 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)150hp
- Audi A3 8Y— 35 / 30 TDI (2.0 EA288 EVO)150hp
- Audi Q3— 2.0 TDI (CFFA / CLLB)150hp
- Seat Leon IV— 2.0 TDI (EA288 EVO)150hp
- Volkswagen Tiguan II— 2.0 TDI (EA288)150hp
- Volkswagen T-Roc— 2.0 TDI (EA288)150hp
Known Issues
DPF clogs and EGR soots on short trips; AdBlue/SCR sensor/pump faults common.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean EGR; diagnose SCR.
Repair cost: €250–€1300
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Injector wear; electric coolant pump with age.
Fix / Workaround: Injector test; replace pump.
Repair cost: €150–€900
Typically appears after: 170,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 220,000 km: High-mileage capable with care.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐The engine to buy for miles
- ☐Same EA288 as A3 / Golf / Tiguan
- ☐Oil + DPF + AdBlue history
Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q2 2.0 TDI (EA288) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDI (EA288 — shared across the A3/Golf/Tiguan, with quattro available) is the high-mileage Q2 choice: strong, economical and well-matched to the compact crossover. It's the post-dieselgate EA288 with the standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, AdBlue/SCR sensor/pump faults, injector wear and occasional coolant-pump attention. A motorway-driven, serviced car is a dependable long-hauler — the sensible engine for the miles. Buy on oil, DPF and AdBlue history.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Audi Q2 2.0 TDI (EA288)?
The most commonly reported problems: DPF / EGR / AdBlue, Injector / coolant pump.
Is a used Audi Q2 2.0 TDI (EA288) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.